Baked beef crunchy tacos✨

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely diced)
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Blend (store‑bought or homemade (chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper))
• 1 cup Green Salsa (store‑bought or homemade tomatillo salsa)
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese (grated)
• 8 pieces Hard Taco Shells (Corn) (corn shells for extra crunch)
• 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce (shredded)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing and brushing shells)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the fillings.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Brown the Beef

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté 2‑3 minutes until translucent. Add the ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned, about 5‑6 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prep Toppings

   While the beef cooks, shred the iceberg lettuce, grate the cheese, and have the green salsa ready.

   Time: PT5M

4. Fill Taco Shells

   Place each taco shell on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the seasoned beef into each shell, then top with a tablespoon of green salsa and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake Until Crispy

   Bake the assembled tacos in the preheated oven for 10‑12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the shells are golden and crunchy.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Finish and Serve

   Remove the tacos from the oven, top each with shredded iceberg lettuce for a cool contrast. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g